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Sunday, May 18 • 9:15 & 11 a.m. • Infant/toddler care provided.

Frames of Belongingpresented by Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister

Author John O’Donohue wrote a blessing that included this line: May the frames of your belonging be generous enough for your dreams. On a day in which we welcome new members (9:15) and dedicate children (11), we take a look at what it would mean for our community to be those frames. While we celebrate these new beginnings, our next steps are what ensure our belonging. Music: Children’s Choirs; Rev. Keith Arnold, piano.

Sunday, May 25 • 9:15 & 11 a.m. • Infant/toddler care provided.

Remembering Wellpresented by Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister

Our annual service of honoring and remembering those we loved and lost and the implication that has on our lives. Music: JUC Choir; Adam Revell, piano. Worship Associate: Bev Curtiss.

☛ Looking ahead to… Sunday, June 1: The Thing with Feathers presented by Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister. Emily Dickinson described hope as the thing with feathers that perches in the soul. Is it? Steeped in an often cynical and mean-spirited world, it is easy to feel hopeless. How might we open our ears and hearts to hope in such a world? Music: JUC Ringers; Worship Band; Adam Revell, piano.

May 12, 2014 • office@jeffersonunitarian.org • www.jeffersonunitarian.org • Volume 2014 Issue 10

The JUC CrierThe Newsletter of the Jefferson Unitarian Church

14350 W. 32nd Avenue • Golden, Colorado 80401 • 303-279-5282 • Fax: 303-279-2535

Rewarding Volunteer Opportunity:Help with JUC’s Youngest

Many parents and other adults tell us they joined JUC to get support with raising kids in a religious tradition that is intelligent and heartfelt. One way we nurture those parents and other family members at JUC is to provide a safe, UU-rich atmosphere for their children while they attend services. We have an incredible setup for supporting the smallest children: lots of toys, a great playground, pagers to call parents when needed and loving teachers and assistants.

We invite you to join us in the classrooms. We need at least one assistant in each class for each service on Sunday morning. If you can make a commitment to be there, please sign up. If you’re not sure but find you can join us, please drop by and check it out. Come play with us, rock a baby, build a block castle, have fun!Our youngest Sunday attendees gather: • Birth to age 2 in the nursery (R1) • Sprouts, age 2-3 in R2 • Adventurers, age 4-5 in R8Please sign up online at http://tinyurl.com/juc-little-angels or visit the Sign Up Site on Sunday morning.

Intoxication: America’s Love Affair with OilSunday, May 18 • 6:30 p.m.

Sponsored by JUC’s Music Ministry Group and Green Committee

Ragtime, Americana, classical, a bit of rock ‘n’ roll — they’re all part of Chappell Kingsland’s new opera/musical, Intoxication: America’s Love Affair with Oil.

Dancers present episodes from the turbulent love story between America and oil. Vocalists portray historical figures and average Americans that take us from the 1901 Texas oil boom through the roaring 20s, World War II and 1950s suburbia to the present day. Intoxication grapples with the history behind 21st century energy issues, without providing easy answers. It is a truly American opera/musical, blending classical and popular music in the tradition of Gershwin, Bernstein and Sondheim.

After the video screening of the performance, you’ll have a chance to ask questions, meet the composer and enjoy refreshments. Rosalind May (Gretchen & Ken May’s daughter), is married to the composer and worked on the libretto.

Contact: Martin Voelker (303-215-1110). Your RSVP helps us plan the reception.

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Meet Our New Assistant Minister, Eric BannerSaturday, May 17• 10 a.m. to noon OR 2 to 4 p.m.

1 Visitors' Circle • 2nd & 4th Sundays 5 minutes after each service (Meet @ the Welcome Table)

For newcomers: an informal discussion to answer your questions about Unitarian Universalism and JUC.

Next session: May 25.

The Ministerial Recruitment Team would like to remind everyone that our new assistant minister, Rev. Eric Banner, will be introduced to the congregation next weekend. On Friday afternoon Eric will have an opportunity to meet the staff, and on Friday evening he will meet with the Board of Trustees (BOT) and the Committee on Ministry (COM). On Saturday, we have scheduled two open meetings where everyone is invited and encouraged to personally meet him. Please come and participate in one of the Q&A sessions. Snacks and beverages will be served at both sessions. We really feel Eric is a good fit for JUC and he will fill an important role in JUC’s future. He will officially join the staff on August 1.

On a personal note, I feel very fortunate to have been part of this important work on behalf of JUC. The team embraced a time-consuming task with energy and commitment even though most were already holding substantial leadership positions within the church. Judy Gangloff was serving on the BOT, Paula Menten was serving on the COM and Shane Bower did double duty staying ahead of the curve as a relatively new member. Wendy added this huge extra commitment on top of her already substantial work load. An added thanks to Brenda Berg, another BOT member, for her early participation. Lastly, a huge thanks to our wonderful staff who happily assisted us countless times with a helping hand. Our joint focus and trust of each other led us through a joyful process and successful result.

~ Jim Matera, Recruitment Team Chair

JUC Evergreen Campus Sunday, May 18 • 4 p.m.

Coming of Agepresented by Sue Parilla

This unique worship experience celebrates a spiritual milestone in the lives of JUC’s 8th graders who participated in a year long Coming of Age (COA) program. A reception for the COA youth will follow the service.

Worship services held on first and third Sundays at 4 p.m. 28628 Buffalo Park Rd.

(The church up the hill from the Evergreen library)

If you wish to be informed about news regarding our Evergreen campus, please contact Sue Parilla, Dir. of Congregational Engagement (sueparilla@jeffersonunitarian.org).

☛ Looking ahead to… Sunday, June 1: Creating a New World presented by Rev. Dana Lightsey.

About the Coming of Age Celebration ServiceOn Sunday, May 18, at the Evergreen Campus, our

congregation will recognize 14 youth who have completed the Coming of Age (COA) program with a special ceremony. All are welcome to attend. COA takes youth through a process of examining their beliefs, values and spirituality, learning about Unitarian Universalism from a more mature perspective, and creating community with peers and adult mentors. We will celebrate these youth as they are presented to the congregation by their mentors ready to begin a new role within our community. The adult mentors are JUC members who have been active and are known within the church for at least two years, pass a background check, commit to meet with teens for several months and act as a representative of the church community. We appreciate their contributions to our youth and to the strength these relationships bring to our church.

Teens Mentors

Hannah Billerbeck Gaye Lowe-Kaplan Jillian Blue-Norton Debbie Klisis Harmony Fisher Morgan Davies Nadia Flora Shann Jeffrey Jessie Goodreid Kalin Baker Owen Johnson Rob Sontag Jackson Johnstone Craig Williamson Justin Kraus Jay Wilsey Max Camp-Oberhauser Terry Thorpe Clarissa Smith Barb Ludwig Quinn Sweetman Christian Houdelette Robby Wehner Fred Wilson Wyatt Wood Bill Reeves Lindsey Young Trinity Saffer

~ COA Advisor, Sue Parilla

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Family SpotlightAshley Johnson, Director of Religious Education (ashleyjohnson@jeffersonunitarian.org; 303-279-5282, x18)

✪ SOUPS ✪

(Support of UU Parents)

2nd & 4th Mondays 9 to 11:30 a.m. (chapel)

Need a break?! Could you use a break from parenting in a warm, supportive and creative atmosphere? Would you like to build friendships with other UU parents, learn new things and actually start and finish a craft project in one morning? It’s time to nurture yourself with… Support Of Unitarian ParentS (SOUPS)! Child care begins at 8:45 a.m. for babies to kindergartners, or older kids willing to be mentors.

Monday, May 5: Let’s give ourselves a little well deserved pampering. Contact: Lori Gray (303-945-5873).

Special Plate Collection for NAMI Colorado Sunday, May 18

NAMI Colorado provides education, support and advocacy for persons who have a mental illness and their families. NAMI’s mission is to build communities of hope and recovery for the 4-5 persons out of every 100 who are affected by mental illness every year and to advocate for better treatment and services.

On May 17 and 18, JUC members and friends will have an opportunity to support NAMIWalks and NAMI Colorado with their feet and the special plate collection. Scott Glaser, executive director of NAMI Colorado, will be present to thank JUC for its support on May 18.

Join the JUC NAMIWalks Team! Saturday, May 17 • Centennial Center Park

Sign up at http://namiwalks.nami.org/JUC Contacts: Judy Gangloff (gangjudy@comcast.net), Nita Bradford (nitajohn@comcast.net).

PrideFest 2014Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22

Civic Center Park

PrideFest 2014 is around the corner, and JUCers are invited to take part in any of several ways to celebrate the LGBTQ community’s culture and heritage. Keep your eyes open for the upcoming opportunities to sign up to:

1) Help JUC staff the Boulder Denver UU Cluster booth on Saturday from 12 to 2 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.;

2) March in the Parade (Sunday morning) as part of the orange stripe in the rainbow that represents our seven Boulder Denver Cluster churches.

Whether you’re a member of the LGBTQ community or an ally, please join us for a weekend of fun, solidarity, and sharing of the open, welcoming nature of Unitarian Universalism. Contact: Lisa Bickford (bickfordl@pobox.com).

Families Matter WorkshopSat., June 7 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Explore how you can get involved—either as a volunteer or by participating in the programs and activities—or both! Kids’ ClUUb is available for kiddos while parents learn and talk. Presented by Ashley Johnson, Director of Religious Education and Rev. Kelly Dignan. RSVP to Ashley Johnson (ashleyjohnson@jeffersonunitarian.org).

UU Camps this SummerOvernight Camps:

• QUUEST and Spirit QUUEST: July 6 - 12 QUUEST is open to rising 9th graders through graduating 12th graders. Spirit QUUEST is open to rising 6th graders to rising 8th graders. A week-long immersion experience in UU values of love, compassion and beloved community. Both will fill up, so register now! www.mdduua.org

Elementary Age Day Camps:

• Summer Arts Jam with Kutandara Marimbas at Boulder Valley UU Fellowship: June 2 - 6 More info at www.bvuuf.org• Chalice Camp at First Universalist of Denver: June 9 - 13More info at www.firstuniversalist.org• Chalice Camp at Columbine UU: July 14 - 18More info at www.columbineuuchurch.org• Imagine Camp at First Unitarian Society: July 21 - 25More info at www.fusden.org

Community of Unitarians Raising Kids (CURK)Summer Camping: Sign Up Now!

Each trip has a limited capacity and is open to all in the JUC community. Both locations accommodate tents, trailers and small RVs. Cost is $20/family. Sign up at the Sign Up Site or contact Christine Leahy (natureloving_gal@yahoo.com).

Fri., June 13 - Sun., June 15 (Father’s Day Weekend) Printer Boy Campground near Turquoise Lake, Leadville

Fri., Aug. 8 - Sun., Aug. 10 Lakeview Group Site near Twin Lakes, Leadville

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Welcome Our Newest Members!2 JT Dale & Moksha Jo Efsea live in Lakewood. JT works in hospitality and his interests include running and reading. Moksha provides a pet sitting service with Live Green Denver Pet Sitters. He enjoys reading, music, camping and veggie gardening.2 April Hoy lives in Denver and is a self employed designer who develops patterns and prototypes for independent clothing designers and small apparel companies. Her interests include music, sewing, embroidery, bead work, walking in nature and books. 2 Danielle Martin & Emily Wheeland live in Denver. Danielle is an Administrator and School Culture Fellow with the Strive Prep School-Excel. Her interests include rock climbing, swimming, scuba diving and sailing. Emily enjoys outdoor activities, animals, cooking, crafts, yoga, reading and writing. She works as a Homeless Shelter Food Service Manager for The Gathering Place. 2 Kristen Mitchell lives with her partner Paul Ogg and their children Kate (5) and Ellie (4) in Arvada. Kristen is a Veterinarian and she enjoys cooking, reading and family activities.2 Virginia Richey & Bettina Schaden live in Denver. Virginia is a Family Physician with Highlands Family Medicine. She is interested in cycling, hiking, back packing, gardening, reading, music, tennis and health. Bettina is a musician and music teacher. Her interests include crafts, cooking, baking and music. 2 Larry Wells lives in Lakewood and is self employed in Computer Contracting. His interests and hobbies include books, chess and computers.

Zimbabwe Artists Project The Zimbabwe Artists Project is bringing their art back to

JUC. Some of you might recall the show from two years ago. All the art work is very reasonable and available for purchase with 80% going back to the artists and 20% going to JUC. If you wish to purchase one of these works, please bring the number on the tag to the church office with payment. A red dot means that work is sold! The work will hang at JUC through May. Enjoy this bright, cheerful work from the other side of our

Yeehaw! Spring Roundup a Great Success!A huge Thank You is due to the amazing talent and enthusiasm of the many volunteers who pitched in to make our April 26

Spring Roundup such a fun all church party. Almost half the congregation came to party on! They relished a variety of yummy vittles, learned line dances, played games, talked and laughed, and were treated to a hilarious original musical, The Bounty Hunters, by Chris & Steve Sealy, Julie Excell and Dea Brayden. If I tried to list the names of all the volunteers who made it possible, it would take a whole page of the Crier! In addition to the weeks of effort by the producers, cast and crew of the musical, dozens of people pitched in to publicize the event, make arrangements with caterers, create decorations, haul nursery equipment, design and set up children’s activities, stock and staff the bar, prepare the line dancing and photo booth attractions, swap out tables and chairs, and many other tasks. After the musical was over, a simple request for people to help clean up was answered by so many helping hands, I just stood in the middle of the floor and rotated slowly to see the room put itself to rights as if Mary Poppins was in charge of the crew! A big Thank You to everyone!

~ Pat Emery, Roundup Coordinator, Year Round Pledge Campaign Co-Chair

Generous Donors Step up to Make the Roundup Inclusive Let’s face it, renting a facility and hiring caterers to put on a party like the April 26 Spring Roundup costs a pretty penny. Most

folks don’t want the church to spend quite that much of our budget resources just to have a party, but for the ticket price to cover the whole cost would exclude too many from being able to attend. Therefore, we asked a small group of people if they would make a special contribution for the event so we could keep the ticket price down and take other steps to make the party accessible to all. They responded generously and donated a total of $3,750, which was enough to make the difference! A big thank you to:

John & Nita Bradford • Nancy Bolt • Pat & Keith Emery • Betty Lynn Ferguson • Judy & Charlie GangloffJon & Kim Hassinger • John & Annie Hedberg • Jane Keen • Michael & Beth Kramer • BJ & Bud Meadows

Peter & Phyllis Morales • Joyce & Phil Nelson • Marge Petersen • C.J. Prouty • Len & Katie Wheeler

See the April 14 and April 28 editions ofThe JUC Crier for details.

➔ Friends and newcomers are welcome to attend and will be given the courtesy of the floor, but only members who have signed the Membership

Book no later than April 18, 2014 may vote.

Absentee Ballots are available from the church office and are due back no later than Thursday, May 15.

A 15% quorum is necessary to conduct the business of this meeting; absentee ballots will not count toward this

quorum. Please plan to attend! Child care provided.

OFFICIAL NOTICE: Annual Spring Congregational Meeting

Sunday, May 18 • 12:30 p.m. • sanctuary

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For general information on SRC Task Forces and their goals, visit jeffersonunitarian.org/src.

. . . Peace, Liberty & Justice Task Force (PL&J TF) . . . . . . Housing & Poverty Task Force (H&P TF) . . .

Jeffco5 UpdateThanks for all the JUC support to get it on the ballot in

November to move to a 5 Commissioner Board! We will have a table in the commons on Sunday, May 18. Now would be a good time to turn in completed and notarized petitions, and take another petition, due in mid-June. It has been fun gathering signatures all over the county! I hope you all have used this opportunity to get out and meet your neighbors! Contact: Karen Oxman (303-913-9827).

Way to Go, JUC!Four of our most wonderful volunteers were honored

at the Volunteer Connection of Jefferson County annual luncheon in April. Those recognized include:

Mary Anne Schiff has lived her life in service to others in need, sharing her volunteer wisdom through committee leadership, leader mentoring, cooking many community meals, and leading our congregation’s involvement with Power of Partnership, Jefferson County’s faith-based initiative which encourages collaboration between Jefferson County Human Services and the faith-based community.

Tim Fitzgerald is the Driver Coordinator for JUC’s Family Promise program. He recruits, coordinates and trains volunteers who drive a 15-passenger van transporting homeless families from the Family Promise day center to our church since 2009. He is a true team player and as reliable as they come.

Joyce McLaren created LOV! (Living our Values), a social action program offering service project opportunities for families to give the gift of service to our community partners at Mountain Vista Retirement Center, Packs of Hope, Third Way Center, Ekar Family Organic Farm, and delivering meals to our shut-in elders.

Gilla Lachnitt is a tireless volunteer who has given countless hours of service to Family Tree’s Gemini House advocating for homeless teens. Gilla has coordinated an annual Plant & Goodie Sale on Mother’s Day to benefit local charities since 2007 and is an advocate for local, organic, healthy food for all.

Betty Lynn Ferguson, Chair of the Social Responsibility Council, Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior Minister, and Sue Parilla, Director of Congregational Engagement were in attendance to cheer for our team.

JUC’s Donation CabinetSponsored by the Housing and Poverty Task Force and Just Neighboring

In support of the Sloans Lake Community Church, we are helping with their mission to serve the chronically homeless in Edgewater and the West Colfax corridor. Every Sunday morning that congregation serves breakfast and gives a bag of portable foods to each homeless person.

You can help by donating non-perishable, portable foods.JUC serves the poor with food that respects their need for nutrition.

Donation Suggestions:

• Canned meats and fish, especially in foil or pop-tops

• Nut butters – small jars

• Whole gain crackers and any type of nuts or dried fruits: large containers are OK – they will be repackaged

• Soups and canned goods with pop-tops

• Granola and cereal bars

• Ensure or similar products

• Hotel/travel size toiletries

• Hats, gloves, and scarves (new or gently used)

• Homemade fruit breads: frozen, labeled, and placed in the JUC freezer.

More information is available on the Housing and Poverty Task Force website ( JeffersonUnitarian.org/Programs/Social Justice/Housing and Poverty).

Contacts: Janice Mowry (303-989-3117; janicemowry@yahoo.com), Judy Douglass (303-232-1142; bjdouglass@gmail.com).

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New/Upcoming LEAP Classes

To find out more about JUC’s Lifespan Education and Adult Programs, visit jeffersonunitarian.org and click LEAP under

the Programs tab. Sign up for classes at the Sign Up Site or by calling the church office (303-279-5282).

Contact: Patti Coe-Withington (303-596-1130), LEAP facilitator.We Hold in Our Hearts…❦ The family of Bob Miller, who passed away April 22. There will be a memorial service for Bob at JUC on Sunday, May 25, at 5 p.m.

We Celebrate with…❦ Sara & Eric Nance, who welcomed their new son, Silas Matthew, on April 24. Silas joins brothers Elliott, Quentin and Wesley;

❦ Vanessa & Jay Darnell, as their son, Oliver Frank Luxen Darnell, was born on April 28. Big sister Stella is thrilled he is finally here;

❦ Max Pivonka (son of Andrea Aikin), who is a junior in high school and works in the JUC office, as he has been recognized as a Unitarian Universalist Youth Luminary;

❦ Bruce Smith, as he was honored in Washington, DC, last week for his long service to the Dept. of the Interior.

Pastoral CareHow JUCers Care for Each Other

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✻ Spiritual Healing through Energy Work, Sound and Shamanic Meditation Saturday, June 14 • 10 to 11:30 a.m.6620 Quitman Ct., ArvadaDavid Burrows (heartflute@yahoo.com; 303-522-6947), Joyce Barrett (joycebarrett@comcast.net) The group holds a healing meditation or ritual once a month, weaving together practices from shamanism, energy healing, and music healing to create sacred space, offer prayers, and send/receive healing energy. Special guests lead the group on occasion, and space is limited to 15 participants. RSVP requested. Optional potluck after the meeting. June 14: Ken Cohen presents a Native American Healing Ceremony anyone can learn and perform.

Is there something you would like to discuss with a minister or member of the Pastoral Care Group?You may send an email to cares@jeffersonunitarian.org or call

720-church9 (720-248-7249). Or, fill out a PCG card and drop the card in the Pastoral Care box on the table in the left front side of the sanctuary. Be sure to include your name, the date and your contact info. A minister or member of the Pastoral Care Group will be in touch with you as soon as possible. You may also contact a member of the pastoral care team. Our names are listed on the bulletin board over the EnCounter in the south commons. We are here for you!

JUC QUUilters and Knitters Help Babies in Need

The JUC QUUilters and Knitters delivered 12 baby quilts and 30 baby hats to Denver Health on Saturday, May 3. Denver Health averages 3,500 births a year, and a good percentage of the mothers are unprepared and need all the baby supplies they can get. We only make blankets/quilts and hats, but almost anything a baby needs would be welcome. Items do need to be new. If you want to participate, please contact Jean Decker (jeandteach@q.com).

Birding With Mike 301 (Songbirds) $80.

Classes: Wed., May 21, 28, June 4 & 11Field trips: Saturdays, May 24, 31, June 7 & 14

Questions: Mike1.foster@comcast.net

4th Tuesdays • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. • chapelNeed a chance to unwind, settle down, go deeper? Evensong

services at JUC are opportunities to employ singing and silence as a Unitarian Universalist spiritual practice. We reconnect with our breath, listen to ourselves and one another with compassion, and become more aware of our connectedness with all things.

If you’re having a tough week or are in difficult circumstances, Evensong is a super way to let go. If you are feeling in good harmony, this hour of intention will magnify your well-being. Gather with other spiritual seekers and be prepared to exhale and energize.

Evensong services are led by Rev. Keith Arnold, Minister of Music.

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Blue Mountain Meditation Group1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. Annie & John Hedberg (303-279-7451)For those practicing Eknath Easwaran’s Eight-Point Program for living a spiritual life in the everyday world. If you wish to join without the introductory course, read Passage Meditation by Easwaran and meditate 30 minutes daily for a month.

Buddhist Sangha1st & 3rd Sundays, 5 p.m. Doug Anderson (dca-crm@hotmail.com; 720-474-6723)The Buddha was a highly unorthodox person. His teachings are not sets of dogma but rather propositions for people to investigate and validate for themselves. This meditation service is open to all: no experience necessary. Child care is provided.

Charla! 2nd & 4th Sundays, 5 p.m. Carol Drew (303-422-5977)Discuss important topics in Spanish. Intermediate level recommended.

Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPS)2nd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Mari Cowley (303-420-4139)

Dream Study2nd and 4th Mondays, 9:15 a.m. Marie Schottler (303-278-8035; mschottler@comcast.net)Based on the writings of Jeremy Taylor, this is a gentle group process in which questions are asked of the dreamer leading to an aha! about his or her own dream. Newcomers welcome; please call before attending.

Great Books Discussion Group2nd & 4th Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Dona Chilcoat (303-989-6945) Based on the idea that by reading from the great books of our civilization and discussing them with others, sharing insights and questions, you can reach a fuller understanding of these works than you could on your own.Next mtg., Sept. 22: Light in August (Faulkner)

Issues in Aging4th Mondays, 7 p.m. Valerie Stone (vestone@gmail.com; 303-669-8528)Information and education on issues related to healthy aging and dementia, to include lectures, panels, and discussion. May 29: The Nerdy Neuroscience of Aging: Part 2

JUC Knitters3rd Fridays, 7 p.m. in members' homesJean Decker (303-274-9872; jeandteach@Q.com)All knitters and crocheters are invited to join in making hats and blankets for Denver Health.

Memoirs 3rd Sundays, 7 p.m. Len Wheeler (303-467-3342; lenkt@earthlink.net)We’re gentle, we laugh, and we’re serious about commenting on ways to improve our non-fiction writing. No prior experience is needed.

Non-Violent Communication 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 7 p.m. Dindy Fuller (720-402-4099)Anyone who has previously taken NVC training is eligible to participate. A great way to practice and improve your skills.

Poetry as a Spiritual Practice 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 7 p.m. Julie Excell (julieexcell@gmail.com; 541-778-4724)Explore poetry as an art form and a spiritual practice through appreciation of the work of master poets, and through writing and sharing your own poetry.

Quuilters' Group1st Saturdays, 9 a.m. to noonJean Decker (303-274-9872; jeandteach@Q.com)Newcomers welcome! Call for mtg. details.

Retirees' Brown Bag Lunch1st Fridays, 11:30 a.m. Contact: Betty Halladay (303-274-9144)Next meeting: June 6.

Roving Readers4th Sundays, 12:30 p.m. Mike Foster (303-456-2647)Open to anyone who reads the monthly selection. Books selected by group participants. June 1: My Beloved World (Sotomayor)June 22: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (Smith)

Science and Spirit4th Sundays, 12:30 p.m. Joe Kraus (swish@nuthingbut.net)Discuss recent discoveries and wonder together. http://jucscienceandspirit.wordpress.com

Slow Soup Group4th Sundays, 12:30 p.m. Gilla Lachnitt (303-216-9674; lachnittg@gmail.com), Carol Kolesnikoff (303-588-9198; eatingethically@gmail.com)We’ll prepare soups together to take home and to donate. Co-sponsored by LEAP and the Eating Ethically Task Force.

Story Circle3rd Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Lev Ropes (303-278-0177; levropes@comcast.net)A gathering to foster the traditional, oral art of storytelling for adults. Tell a well polished story for fun, or a story that you’d like to polish up in front of a most forgiving and friendly audience. Receive help from other tellers, or show up as a listener. All are welcome.

Thin Air: A Musical EnsembleTuesdays, 1 p.m. Margaret Bakker (303-986-0769)An informal group of folks who wish to keep up their musical skills as well as have fun. We have been playing together for 15 years and our repertoire consists of traditional, folk, instrumental and vocal music. Please call for more details.

UU Liberal Christians 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Sara Lohaus (pslohaus@comcast.net; 303-432-3149)Connect with Christianity from a fresh, open-minded perspective.

UU Piecemakers3rd Fridays, 9:30 a.m. (members' homes)Edna Mae Miller (303-989-4793)Work on personal projects as well as quilts donated to charities selected by the group.

VAGUE: Visual Artists Group of Unitarians Extraordinaire! 3rd Fridays, 2 p.m. Emily Townsend (emily.townsend@gmail.com)Work on visual journals and learn some new techniques; bring a blank book and all other materials will be provided. We work in silence after a short demonstration, so please arrive by 2. Drop-ins are welcome, but please e-mail Emily first so we have supplies for everyone.

Walking Together2nd Mondays, 7 p.m. (Crown Hill Park)Tim Brungardt (call JUC office for info) Take a leisurely walk near JUC to learn about fellow JUCers and have friendly conversation without the distractions we encounter during coffee hour, group meetings, shared meals, or while caring for children. All generations and abilities are welcome.

Ongoing Groups

Lifespan Education and Adult ProgramsGroups on this page meet on a regular basis and welcome new members. Meeting locations are posted in the common areas of both church buildings.

✻ Ongoing Group: Issues in Aging • 4th Mondays • 7 p.m.Valerie Stone (vestone@gmail.com) We meet once a month to discuss a wide variety of issues related to aging. So far, we have covered getting an accurate diagnosis when dementia is suspected, resources for families dealing with dementia, caregiver issues, wisdom and exercise. Mon., Feb. 24: Dr. Michelle Winston presents The 6 Pillars of Brain Fitness and Brain Health, covering memory and attention exercises for healthy aging. Then she will lead us in some neurobics exercises!

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Wed., May 14 6:15pm JUC Ringers (Priestley rm.) 7:30pm JUC Choir (sanc.)Thurs., May 15 6:00pm LEAP mtg. (R3/4) 7:00pm LEAP: Poetry as a Spiritual Practice (M3/4) 7:00pm SRC Meeting (M1/2) 7:30pm LEAP: Blue Mountain Meditation Group (chapel)Friday, May 16 2:00pm LEAP: VAGUE Art Journaling (R6/7) 6:00pm Recruitment Team: Board/COM dinner (chapel, kit.)Sat., May 17 10:30am Asst. Minister Meet & Greet (sanc, commons, kit) 2:00pm Asst. Minister Meet & Greet (sanc, commons, kit)

Sunday, May 18 9:15/11am Sunday Service: Frames of Belonging w/Wendy Williams 12:30pm Annual Spring Congregational Mtg. (sanc.) 4:00pm Evergreen Campus Worship Service: COA Celebration 5:00pm LEAP: Buddhist Sangha Service (chapel) 6:30pm MMG/PLJ Green Comm. Opera (sanc., comm., kit.)Monday, May 19 9:00am CURK: SOUPPS final thank you mtg. (chapel/R1/2 + R8) 12:30pm Covenant Group - Keen (M1/2) 6:30pm LEAP: Listening Generously (chapel) 6:30pm SRC: Eating Ethically TF mtg. (R6/7) 7:00pm Program Council mtg. (M3/4) 7:00pm MMG: Handbell rehearsal (Priestley rm.)Tuesday, May 20 1:00pm LEAP: Thin Air (Priestley rm.) 6:00pm LEAP: UU Liberal Christians potluck (chapel) 6:00pm LEAP Group mtg. (M1/2) 6:30pm LEAP: Story Circle (R6/7)Wed., May 21 3:00pm Newsletter Deadline 6:15pm JUC Ringers (Priestley rm.) 7:30pm JUC Choir (sanc.)Thurs., May 22 6:00pm Business Council mtg. (M1/2) 6:30pm PL&J Green Comm. (sanc., comm., kit.) 7:00pm LEAP: Non-Violent Communication (Mitchell rm.)

Sunday, May 25 9:15/11am Sunday Service: Remembering Well w/Wendy Williams 12:30pm EETF: Slow Soup Group (kit.) 12:30pm LEAP: Science and Spirit (R6/7) 5:00pm LEAP: ¡Charla! (M3/4)Monday, May 26 Office Closed (Memorial Day Holiday) 9:15am LEAP: Dream Study (M5) 7:00pm MMG: Handbell rehearsal (Priestley rm.) 7:30pm LEAP: Great Books Discussion Group (M3/4)Tuesday, May 27 1:00pm LEAP: Thin Air (Priestley rm.) 5:00pm PL&J Task Force (M3/4) 7:00pm Men’s Group w/Bishop (Mitchell rm.)Wed., May 28 7:30pm JUC Choir (sanc.)Thurs., May 29 7:00pm Strategic Planning (M3/4)Sat., May 31 9:00am EETF: Nourishing Connections (so. commons,kit., R1/2)

Sunday, June 1 9:15/11am Sunday Service: The Thing with Feathers w/Wendy Williams 12:30pm Rummage Sale drop-off begins (chapel) 12:30pm PLJ: Green Comm. mtg. (M3/4) 4:00pm Evergreen Campus Worship Service 5:00pm LEAP: Buddhist Sangha Service (chapel)Monday, June 2 Rummage Sale drop off (entire main bldg./patio) Summer Office Hours Begin ( MWF) 12:30pm Covenant Group - Keen (M1/2)

• Rev. Wendy Williams, Senior MinisterMon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. • 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Rev. Keith Arnold, Minister of MusicTuesday–Friday • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Rev. Dana Lightsey, Consulting Assistant Minister

Tuesday–Friday • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Ashley Johnson, Director of Religious Education

Monday–Thursday • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Office Hours Monday – Friday • 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday – Thursday • 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Sunday • 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The JUC CrierThis bi-weekly newsletter of the Jefferson

Unitarian Church is delivered electronically to all members and pledging friends. First class mail delivery is available upon request to the church office (303-279-5282; office@jeffersonunitarian.org).

Upon request, visitors may be added to the email list or receive four (4) complimentary issues, after which they may continue receiving the newsletter by notifying the church office. E-mail ronabradley@jeffersonunitarian.org to submit an article.

Editor: Rona BradleyNext deadline: 3 p.m., Wed., May 21Next publication date: Tues., May 27

Sunday Morning Announcements To have an announcement made about your

church activity, call the corresponding Worship Associate no later than the prior Friday at noon.

• May 18 Dindy Fuller @ 720-402-4099• May 25 Bev Curtiss @ 303-250-7202• June 1 Gail Abbott @ 303-277-9180

Calendar of Activities(extended calendar available online at jeffersonunitarian.org)

Weekly Attendance

May 3 4:30 163 RE: 4 (3 adults)

May 4 9:15 179 RE: 32 (4 adults) 11 202 RE: 43 (10 adults)

Evergreen 4pm 29 RE: 6 (4 adults)

May 11 9:15 131 RE: 26 (9 adults) 11 105 RE: 35 (18 adults)